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Royal Canin Aviemore Sled Dog Rally 2003
Glenmore Forest Park, by Aviemore
Date: 25 Jan. - 26 Jan. 2003
Full Brochure with Entry Forms available from the rally organisers (S.A.E 60p please)
Entries will NOT be taken on other forms
Please use the official AVIEMORE entry form
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| Mushers' Meeting |
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Friday, 24th January 2002, Whisky Tasting: 5.00 pm. Mushers' Meeting: 6.00 pm. |
| Rig Inspection |
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By catering unit, 8.15 am to 10.00 am and 12 noon to 12.30 pm |
| Classes Scheduled |
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A (5-8 dogs) - 7.05 miles, B (4-6 dogs) - 4.05 miles, C, C.2 (3-4 dogs) - 4.05 miles, D, D.2 (2 dogs only) - 4.05 miles, E - 4.05 miles Juniors - J1 and J2 to be advised. Entries will not be accepted for more than one entry per class or for subsequent classes, ie not A & B, B & C, C & C2, E & D or D & D2. |
| Start Time |
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Saturday 25 January 2003 - 9.30 am prompt.
Sunday 26 January 2003 - |
| Starting Positions |
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1st Day: Random draw at Mushers' Meeting, 2nd Day: Seeded, first in, first out. |
| Award Ceremony |
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Afternoon Tea Party at 4.30 pm approx |
| Race Organisers |
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Penny Evans,
Sarah Robinson,
Rally Marshals - Kenny & Lindsey Sutherland,
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| Closing Date |
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Sunday 1 December 2002 |
| Further Info |
| Directions |
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The course can be found on Ordnance Survey Sheet no. 36 reference 09.97
Take the ski road from Aviemore, at Coylum Bridge continue on the ski road, DO NOT TURN towards Nethybridge. After three miles approx., Loch Morlich wil be on your right. Cotinue past the Loch and right into the HERONSFIELD CAR PARK. Large teams to the left carpark until full, then with all other teams to the right. If you want to stak your dogs out, then please use the larger, lower carpark. |
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| Amenities |
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Catering and toilets on rally site |
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| Veterinary Contact |
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A. Rafferty, MRCVS. Tel: Grantown-on-Spey (01479) 872252 |
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| Local Doctor Contact |
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01479 810326 |
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| Notes |
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All dogs must kept on leads at all times
Full Brochure available from Rally Organisers
| Event Diary | | Thursday 23th January | 10.30 am | Practice Day on the Glenmore Trails | | Friday 24th January | 10.30 am | Freight Test | | Afternoon | Visit to Highland Wildlife Park | | 5.00 pm | Whisky Tasting& Mushers' Market & Meeting | | Saturday 25th January | 8.00 am | Junior Mushers' Event | | 9.30 am | Rally First Heat | | Sunday 26th January | 8.00 am | Junior Mushers' Event | | 9.30 am | Rally Second Heat | | 4.30 pm | Tea Party/Award Ceremony followed by Trek Mushers' Meeting | | Monday 27th January | Afternoon | Visit to Highland Wildlife Park |
| Evening | Quiz Night hosted by Bruce & Lyn Hall & Sue Kingsbury,(general knowledge with special Sled Dog Section), Entries on the night - Proceeds to Welfare. | | Tuesday 28th January | 10.00 am | Trek from Inshriach to Glenmore | |
| Accomodation |
| Self Catering |
| Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore | |
Tel: 01479 811244 |
| Hotels |
| Coylumbridge Hotel, Inverdruie | |
Tel: 01479 810661 |
| Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore | |
Tel: 01479 810233 |
| The Suie Hotel, Kincraig | |
Tel: 01540 651344 |
| The Rowan Tree Country Hotel, Loch Alvie | |
Tel: 01479 810207 |
| Tourist Information |
| Aviemore | |
Tel: 01479 810363 |
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